I have a tablet (Gemini Joy Tab) that has stopped working and I intend to get a replacement under the extended warranty policy that covers it but I'm concerned that the confidential data contained in the tablet could be accessed by third parties after I hand it over.
I'm sure the retailer (Staples) will give me guarantees that the tablet will be either destroyed or the data contained within made inaccessible but we all know such assurances can be worthless if their is a dishonest person someone in the chain who is determined enough to get at the data.
My question is can I do anything to ensure the data is destroyed before I hand the tablet over?
As I cannot open the unit to gain access to the components as doing so would invalidate the replacement policy, could I use some form of external energy source to do so i.e strong magnetic field.
Any advice would be welcome. Thanks
I'm sure the retailer (Staples) will give me guarantees that the tablet will be either destroyed or the data contained within made inaccessible but we all know such assurances can be worthless if their is a dishonest person someone in the chain who is determined enough to get at the data.
My question is can I do anything to ensure the data is destroyed before I hand the tablet over?
As I cannot open the unit to gain access to the components as doing so would invalidate the replacement policy, could I use some form of external energy source to do so i.e strong magnetic field.
Any advice would be welcome. Thanks